Missing Girl: We were asked to pay #10,000 to report out missing Daughter We’ve began searching for her, but couldn’t find her Holiday has affected us getting a court affidavit The family of Mercy Akande, a seven-year-old girl from the Sango Ota area of Ogun State, Nigeria, has raised concerns over her recent disappearance. Eko … Read more
Prior to his appointment, Toyin Taiwo was the Deputy Chief of Staff to the governor Taiwo had served as Commissioner for Culture and Tourism He is an alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, where he obtained a B.Sc. in Statistics Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has appointed Dr. Toyin Taiwo as his new Chief of … Read more
The Ogun State House of Assembly, through its Committee on Finance and Appropriation, has urged the State Ministry of Health and Hospital Management Board to prioritize the purchase of more hospital equipment for all health facilities in the state during the next fiscal year. Eko Hot Blog reports that this call was made during … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially presented the Certificates of Return to the newly elected Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and his deputy, Dr. Olayide Adelami. The ceremony took place on Tuesday at the INEC headquarters in Abuja, with prominent figures in attendance, including the National Chairman of the ruling All … Read more
Abidemi Rufai, a former aide to Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, has been released from prison in the United States, reports thegazellenews.com. Rufai, 47, was freed from the U.S. Bureau of Prisons’ facility at Fort Dix, New Jersey, on November 15, 2024, following the completion of his prison sentence. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, and the National Working Committee (NWC) have announced a series of sub-committees to lead campaign efforts for the upcoming Ondo State governorship election on November 16. In a statement released on Monday, signed by APC National Organising Secretary Sulaiman Argungu, several notable party members were appointed … Read more
The Federal Government has initiated the sale of 50 kg bags of rice for ₦40,000 in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State. This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to alleviate the current socioeconomic challenges stemming from the removal of subsidies on petroleum products. During a flag-off ceremony at the Arcade Ground in Abeokuta, … Read more
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has declared Monday, October 7, 2024, a public holiday for teachers in the state in celebration of World Teachers’ Day. The announcement was made through a statement by the state’s Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Moddibo Kawu, to acknowledge the vital role teachers play in … Read more
Dignitaries, prominent clerics, friends, and family members gathered on September 27 to celebrate the 70th birthday of Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel. The grand celebration took place at the church’s headquarters in Ota, Ogun State, with the auditorium packed with guests, all dressed in white and … Read more
President Bola Tinubu paid a heartfelt tribute to Dr. David Oyedepo, the founder and Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, in celebration of his 70th birthday on Friday, September 27. Tinubu praised Oyedepo’s remarkable contributions to Nigeria through his teachings, leadership, and his impact on millions in the fields of education and health. EDITOR’S … Read more
Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led a delegation of party governors to the Presidential Villa in Abuja for a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday. The purpose of the meeting was to formally introduce Monday Okpebholo, the newly elected governor of Edo State, to the President. EKO … Read more
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved a new policy granting officers on Grade Levels 01-14 two days off per week, while those on Grade Levels 15-17 will continue to enjoy one day off weekly. In a statement by the State Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya, the initiative aims to ease the burdens faced by … Read more
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has expressed shock over the demise of the late Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in the State, Barrister Olaniyi Ijalaye. EKO HOT BLOG had reported that the late Ogun REC reportedly died Monday evening in Abuja after attending a meeting convened by the Commission … Read more
Alara of Ilara emerged as the Maiden Financial Secretary of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council at its inauguration. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Alara of Ilara, HRM Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, was among prominent monarchs in southern Nigeria to constitute the first caretaker committee of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC). EDITOR’S … Read more
Gov. Abiodun Unveils Plans to Launch Electric Bike Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has concluded plan to introduce electric bikes as part of the energy transition initiative. The launching, billed for Wednesday next week, is the second phase of the administration’s e-mobility programme, following the launch of CNG- powered buses last year. Governor @dapoabiodunmfr, … Read more
Food Sufficiency: Southern Governors’ Forum To Promote Regional Trade-Abiodun Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Thursday said southern states have decided to promote inter-state and inter-region trade to foster food security and sufficiency. The governor also disclosed that Ogun State has decided to establish Farmers’ Markets across the state to ensure food security. He … Read more
Abiodun Names Kemta-Idi Aba-Somorin Road After Wole Soyinka Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has named the 12.5 kilometres Kemta-Idi Aba-Somorin road in Abeokuta, after the Noble Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka. Governor Abiodun, who spoke at a reception organized by the state government to celebrate the 90th birthday of the Noble Laureate, in Abeokuta, on Wednesday, … Read more
Gov. Abiodun Promises Relief For Victims Of Oba Lipede Market Inferno The Ogun State Governor; Prince Dapo Abiodun, said chop owners at the Oba Lipede International Market, Kuto, Abeokuta, who lost valuables during Saturday night’s inferno would be supported by the state government. Governor Abiodun gave the assurance when he toured the market to ascertain … Read more
How Bureaucratic Bottlenecks Stalled Reconstruction of Lagos-Sango-Abeokuta Expressway-Abiodun …says Agbara-Lusada-Atan road to be completed in September Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has emphasized that bureaucratic bootleneck stalled the reconstruction of the Lagos-Sango-Abeokuta Expressway. Abiodun also assured that the Agbara-Lusada-Atan road currently under construction would be completed in September. Speaking in an interview after inspecting … Read more
Southern governors unanimously support establishing state police to enhance local security control and effectiveness. Eko Hot Blog reports that Southern governors have advocated for state police, asserting it will provide them with greater control over security decisions in their states. They argue that local officers, who understand the terrain and language, are better positioned to combat crime … Read more